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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2026 Expires: July 2028

Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife, Research, Education and Conservation

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(703) 682-9220
1120 20th Street NW, #520s
Washington, DC, 20036
https://janegoodall.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 13

Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife, Research, Education and Conservation meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to understand and protect chimpanzees, other apes and their habitats, and to work towards creating an informed and compassionate critical mass of people who will help to create a better world for people, other animals and our shared environment."

Year, State Incorporated:
1977, CA

The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife, Research, Education and Conservation (JGI) reports that it advances the vision of founder Dr. Jane Goodall by growing understanding, protection, and advocacy for chimpanzees, global wildlife, and their habitats through science, community-led conservation, and youth empowerment. The organization produces conservation work in Africa and strives to be a leader in conservation science and research. Through the organization's Roots & Shoots program, JGI states that it engages young people to take action in their own communities. Through communication and partnership efforts, the organization promotes its work and impact on the world to the general public. Some ($1,777,264 or 7%) of JGI’s program activities are carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.

For the year ended December 30, 2024, Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife, Research, Education and Conservation's program expenses were:

Animal welfare and conservation $19,106,734
Education $2,504,499
Communication and membership $2,164,270
Total Program Expenses $23,775,503

Chief Executive
Anna Rathmann, Executive Director

Compensation*
$452,837

Chair of the Board
Franklin Moore

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
(Retired) Deputy Administrator, USAID Africa Bureau

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
43

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals

JGI incurred joint costs of $2,365,931 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $1,777,264 was allocated to program expenses and $588,667 was allocated to fundraising expenses.

Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $28,861,679, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

 

 

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife, Research, Education and Conservation's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Corporate and foundation grants $10,214,358
Contributions $8,275,843
Government grants $4,954,305
In-kind contributions $2,852,000
Bequests $2,172,282
Lecture tour and honorariums $543,238
Investment return, net $498,547
Auction event $392,891
Other Income $241,294
Royalties and license fees $234,665
Merchandise sales $191,126
Total Income $30,570,549

Programs: 80% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $30,570,549
Total expenses: $29,695,466
  Program expenses $23,775,503
  Fundraising expenses $3,054,725
  Administrative expenses $2,865,238
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $875,083
Beginning Net Assets $17,682,071
Other Changes In Net Assets $126,462
Ending Net Assets $18,683,616
Total Liabilities $3,874,649
Total Assets $22,558,265

Note 1: According to JGI’s 2024 audited consolidated financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,852,000 in the form of donated software ($2,800,000) and donated database and website management services ($52,000).

Note 2: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to unrealized gain on investments ($281,101) and exchange rate loss (-$154,639).

 

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